In today’s competitive job market it is essential to have skills that set you apart from the crowd. While we may all write ‘team-player’ and ‘go-getter’ on our CVs, it takes more than that to really catch the eye... Read more →

I doubt if there is a way around it: When trying to take your career to the next level, you need to be your own biggest advocate; and that simply means you need to be more self-confident, assertive, and competitive.
Unfortunately, people have... Read more →

Oscar winner Lupita Nyong’o shared a couple of things about career success—and, more importantly, the work it takes to get there.
1. Prepare Yourself for Failure
Nyong’o placed great emphasis on dreaming big, so much so that she believes... Read more →

When you feel dissatisfied and unhappy at work, it can be tempting to start looking for a new job, send in your resignation and dash for the exit as rapidly as possible. After all, slaving away at a job you detest can be pure torture.
Before... Read more →

There are different names for it; call it burnout, call it a lack of passion. Whatever you name you choose, it simply means absence of inspiration, and whether you choose to admit or not, it is really having an impact on your work and your life.
We... Read more →

Since you are reading this article, I’ll assume that you’re a proactive job seeker who knows the ropes by heart. For instance, you would never show up at an interview without fresh copies of your CV, interesting questions to ask the recruiter... Read more →

Do you fit the description?
You’re in a meeting with your colleagues and some superiors and you have a question, but you start with, “Sorry to interrupt…” Or maybe someone sits down next to you in the bus and puts his arm on the... Read more →

TGIM!!!
Today’s post is basically for the entry level job seekers. I know how lost and out of your element you can be; you don’t have job accomplishments, you don’t have numbers to back your claims, you most likely have not executed any... Read more →

You’ve submitted your resume to the job recruiter and you’ve got a call from the recruiter for an interview with the organization that you want to work for. This is where the real process begins. They were impressed enough with your resume... Read more →

During my undergrad days, I was appointed to lead a group consisting of my course mates—something I struggled with because I was younger than many of them. After watching me struggle for a semester, my lecturer sat me down and gave me a firm... Read more →

Let’s face it, most CV’s and cover letters are pretty boring (yours included). When a recruiter is trying to get through dozens of applications, there’s nothing like a little personality to grab attention. And no, I don’t mean crazy... Read more →

Describing an entry-level position on your CV is somewhat tricky. Think about it, there’s a good possibility that your main responsibilities were not so cool and most defiantly not so important to your company’s overall success. Thus, they... Read more →

I bet we can all agree on the fact that it’s a universal dream to do what we’re passionate about. The only problem with this desire is that most often than not, the thing we care about the most isn’t what we do best. As Gloria Steinem... Read more →

Irrespective of how cool or hip your office environment is, it is still a place that’s all work and no play (or maybe not that much play). The same goes for your boss ,even if he is super friendly and feels like one of the ‘boys’, or even... Read more →

Over the years I have seen one common problem hold many people back, I was a victim of it too – and that is the desire to please everyone and be liked by all. So often we make the mistake of thinking that to get ahead in our careers we... Read more →

The entertainment industry is crazy and the celebrities have become so popular and powerful, that even Kanye West planned on running for the position of President of the United States.
The Western celebrities and even the local ones might have... Read more →

You likely think that your current employer is not doing enough to give you a pay raise. The economy is hard and promotions/pay raises are difficult to come by.
But Just when do you think you are qualified for a promotion at work?
[qzzr quiz=”123717″... Read more →

“Nothing Is Riskier than not Taking Risks” -Unkown
While that saying might be true in many areas, you should tread carefully when it comes to taking risks that have a direct impact on your career. In fact, there are some risks that... Read more →

When most people think about a fashion career, they picture a designer sketching an idea for a new dress, or a model walking down a runway to show off the latest design. While the fashion industry wouldn’t exist without the designers or... Read more →

TGIM!!!
Are you not glad it’s a brand new week? Well, I am!
It’s another beginning; another opportunity to sow; to improve, to be awesome, to be amazing.
If you don’t feel as motivated as we do at Ngcareers, have no fear, we have compiled... Read more →

We change careers for a whole lot of reasons; for some, they probably realize they hate the career path they chose, they come to the realization that they are not getting any younger and it’s about time they thought about seriously finding... Read more →

That’s right, acting stupid. I know every employer looks out for the best and brightest, but truth be told, there’s actually a lot to be gained from playing the idiot. In fact, in the communication or business world they call it call “strategic... Read more →

Creativity revolves around turning an original idea or concept into reality. It’s seeing the world through new eyes and in a whole new light. The way you see things and in turn show it to the world becomes a source of inspiration to many,... Read more →

Apart from being a hard working staff with the right technical skills, who always achieves all your set out work goals, I believe there are other ways to impress your boss, and I am not talking about paying lip service, washing his car or shining... Read more →

If your current situation requires that you work part time, it can be difficult to support yourself and make ends meet. Many part time positions don’t generate much income, so if you are forced to work part time you can quickly find yourself... Read more →